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Video: Drag Racing Action at the 1966 Winternationals

Posted on May 7, 2016 by MCG

Snively Pomona 1966Many say the 1960s were the golden age of drag racing. Watch this awesome action from the 1966 NHRA Winternationals and you’ll be inclined to agree.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1966 NHRA Winternationals, NHRA

MCG Executive Briefing for May 6, 2016

Posted on May 6, 2016 by MCG

1966-Shelby-GT-350-750x501This 1966 Shelby GT350 Mustang, a rare ’65/’66 carryover model, sat untouched for 40 years. Now it’s headed to auction next month at the Bonhams Greenwich 2016 sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Nine Strange Chevrolets You’ve Probably Never Seen

Posted on May 5, 2016 by MCG

1976-Chevrolet-Constantia-SaloonBaseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet—it’s the universal car. Think you’ve seen every Chevy there is? Maybe not.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, General Motors

Video: McLaren Creates the Carbon-Fiber Race Car

Posted on May 3, 2016 by MCG

Carbon Fiber tubsIn this new video from McLaren, famed Formula 1 designer John Barnard describes the creation of the 1981 McLaren MP4/1, the first carbon-fiber race car. The materials revolution in the auto industry continues, but it was born here. Watch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Formula One, McLaren

MCG Executive Briefing for May 2, 2016

Posted on May 2, 2016 by MCG

Frick SpecialWith Cadillac V8 power and bodywork by Vignale, this 1957 Bill Frick Special GT is expected to bring up to $220,000 at the Bonhams Greenwich Concours d’Elegance sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Mustang Two-Seaters That Never Were

Posted on April 30, 2016 by MCG

Ford Mustang concept 2-seater leadOver the years, Ford has often experimented with two-seat variations on the Mustang’s four-place pony car theme. Here are a few interesting examples.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ford Motor Company, Ford Mustang

MCG Executive Briefing for April 29, 2016

Posted on April 29, 2016 by MCG

Brough Superior BonhamsAt the Bonhams 2016 Spring Stafford Sale, this 1932 Brough Superior BS4 hammered down for $477,205, the most expensive British motorcycle ever sold at auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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